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DOCUMENT SUMMARY:
Title: Field Test of SocialEmotional Measures and Modified Assessment Measures for the Head Start National Reporting System.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting comments on plans to conduct the Field Test of SocialEmotional Measures and Modified Assessment Measures for the Head Start National Reporting System (HSNRS). This field test is being conducted under contract with Westat (with subcontractors Xtria and Pearson Educational Measurement) (HHS23320052902YC) to examine new and modified measures for HSNRS.
Purposes
The purposes of the field test are to expand NSNRS's coverage of
the domain elements of the Head Start Outcomes Framework and to improve
the performance of the current HSNRS assessment battery. ACF has been
urged to expand the coverage of NSNRS to include noncognitive domains,
in recognition of the ``whole child'' orientation of Head Start, in
particular, social and emotional development. To that end, the
Technical Work Group of HSNRS has discussed and reviewed potential measures of socialemotional
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development and has identified several existing, ratingsbased measures
as candidates for field testing. Further, the Technical Work Group has
also endorsed expanding the coverage of HSNRS to the Physical Health
and Development domains of the Head Start Outcomes Framework. Finally,
the Quality Assurance Study's findings, Technical Work Group
recommendations and findings from psychometric analysis of firstyear
implementation data have suggested some areas for improvement to the current HSNRS assessment battery.
In addition, the field test will also examine the effectiveness of training procedures and relative feasibility of the selected measures with a diverse set of Head Start programs, staff, and children. TeacherReported Measures of SocialEmotional Development
Five teacherreported measures of socialemotional development will
be field tested. These measures have been used in the Family and Child
Experiences Survey (FACES) or National Head Start Impact Study (NHSIS), as listed below.
Modifications to the current HSNRS assessment battery include:
The field test will also examine the feasibility of collecting
child health information from Head Start programs. It is intended to
expand HSNRS coverage to include health status, child safety, and
linkages to health care. Based on the collected information, indicators
of health services provided by local Head Start programs can be developed. The child health information includes:
Sample
The national probability sample of Head Start programs will consist of 30 programs, including four Native American programs, selected with probability proportional to size. From each program, up to 6 classrooms will be selected (each classroom will be taught by a different teacher). This will result in a sample of approximately 1,440 children and 180 Head Start teachers.
Training
A ``trainingthetrainers'' approach will be used to train the field test participants. The participants will be certified in the fieldtested measures and procedures and return to their programs to train local Head Start staff on the socialemotional measures.
The effectiveness of the ``trainthetrainers'' training procedures and materials for the fieldtested assessment measures will be examined. Information from feedback surveys completed by training participants will be analyzed to find areas that need improvement. Data Collection
Socialemotional development measures will be completed by the lead teacher of each classroom. In order to examine interrater reliability, teacher ratings will be collected independently by the lead teacher and by another staff member in the same classroom (e.g., an assistant teacher), if available and qualified.
For modified HSNRS child assessment measures, contractor field staff will conduct the fieldtest measures.
Respondents: Head Start Children and Head Start Staff Annual Burden Estimates
Fall 2005
Number of Average burden
Instruments Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Trainingthe 30 1 8 240 Trainers Training.............................
Head Start Staff: Review SelfStudy Materials 360 1 1 360 on TeacherReported Ratings of Social
Emotional Development.........................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5 on Training Procedures........................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on 360 1 \1/12\ 30 Training Procedures...........................
Field Test of TeacherReported Ratings of SocialEmotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher 180 8 \1/4\ 360 Reported Ratings..............................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel 180 8 \1/4\ 360 TeacherReported Ratings......................
Head Start Children: Participate in Social 270 1 \1/4\ 67.5 Emotional Skills Direct Assessment............
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360 Measures......................................
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health 30 48 \1/12\ 120 Info..........................................
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate Procedures for 30 3 \1/12\ 7.5 Collecting Height and Weight Information......
Head Start Children: Participate in 30 3 \1/12\ 7.5 Demonstration of Procedures for Collecting
Height and Weight Information.................
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Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5 Child Health Data collection Procedures.......
Fall 2005 Totals........................... 2,970 .............. .............. 1,917.5
Spring 2006
Number of Average burden
Instruments Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Trainingthe 30 1 8 240 Trainers Training.............................
Head Start Staff: Review SelfStudy Materials 360 1 1 360 on TeacherReported Ratings of Social
Emotional Development.........................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5 on Training Procedures........................
Field Test of TeacherReported Ratings of SocialEmotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher 180 8 \1/4\ 360 Reported Ratings..............................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel 180 8 \1/4\ 360 TeacherReported Ratings......................
Head Start Children: Participate in Social 270 1 \1/4\ 67.5 Emotional Skills Direct Assessment............
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360 Measures......................................
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health 30 48 \1/12\ 120 Info..........................................
Spring 2006 Totals......................... 2,520 .............. .............. 1,870
Grand Totals for Fall 2005 & Spring 5,490 .............. .............. 3,787.5 2006..................................
Additional Information: Copies of the proposed collection may be obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. Email address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent directly to following: Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, Email address: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: November 30, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 0523644 Filed 12505; 8:45 am]
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DOCUMENT BODY 2:
Title: Field Test of SocialEmotional Measures and Modified Assessment Measures for the Head Start National Reporting System.
OMB No.: New Collection.
Description: The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is requesting comments on plans to conduct the Field Test of SocialEmotional Measures and Modified Assessment Measures for the Head Start National Reporting System (HSNRS). This field test is being conducted under contract with Westat (with subcontractors Xtria and Pearson Educational Measurement) (HHS23320052902YC) to examine new and modified measures for HSNRS.
Purposes
The purposes of the field test are to expand NSNRS's coverage of
the domain elements of the Head Start Outcomes Framework and to improve
the performance of the current HSNRS assessment battery. ACF has been
urged to expand the coverage of NSNRS to include noncognitive domains,
in recognition of the ``whole child'' orientation of Head Start, in
particular, social and emotional development. To that end, the
Technical Work Group of HSNRS has discussed and reviewed potential measures of socialemotional
[[Page 72641]]
development and has identified several existing, ratingsbased measures
as candidates for field testing. Further, the Technical Work Group has
also endorsed expanding the coverage of HSNRS to the Physical Health
and Development domains of the Head Start Outcomes Framework. Finally,
the Quality Assurance Study's findings, Technical Work Group
recommendations and findings from psychometric analysis of firstyear
implementation data have suggested some areas for improvement to the current HSNRS assessment battery.
In addition, the field test will also examine the effectiveness of training procedures and relative feasibility of the selected measures with a diverse set of Head Start programs, staff, and children. TeacherReported Measures of SocialEmotional Development
Five teacherreported measures of socialemotional development will
be field tested. These measures have been used in the Family and Child
Experiences Survey (FACES) or National Head Start Impact Study (NHSIS), as listed below.
Modifications to the current HSNRS assessment battery include:
The field test will also examine the feasibility of collecting
child health information from Head Start programs. It is intended to
expand HSNRS coverage to include health status, child safety, and
linkages to health care. Based on the collected information, indicators
of health services provided by local Head Start programs can be developed. The child health information includes:
Sample
The national probability sample of Head Start programs will consist of 30 programs, including four Native American programs, selected with probability proportional to size. From each program, up to 6 classrooms will be selected (each classroom will be taught by a different teacher). This will result in a sample of approximately 1,440 children and 180 Head Start teachers.
Training
A ``trainingthetrainers'' approach will be used to train the field test participants. The participants will be certified in the fieldtested measures and procedures and return to their programs to train local Head Start staff on the socialemotional measures.
The effectiveness of the ``trainthetrainers'' training procedures and materials for the fieldtested assessment measures will be examined. Information from feedback surveys completed by training participants will be analyzed to find areas that need improvement. Data Collection
Socialemotional development measures will be completed by the lead teacher of each classroom. In order to examine interrater reliability, teacher ratings will be collected independently by the lead teacher and by another staff member in the same classroom (e.g., an assistant teacher), if available and qualified.
For modified HSNRS child assessment measures, contractor field staff will conduct the fieldtest measures.
Respondents: Head Start Children and Head Start Staff Annual Burden Estimates
Fall 2005
Number of Average burden
Instruments Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Trainingthe 30 1 8 240 Trainers Training.............................
Head Start Staff: Review SelfStudy Materials 360 1 1 360 on TeacherReported Ratings of Social
Emotional Development.........................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5 on Training Procedures........................
Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on 360 1 \1/12\ 30 Training Procedures...........................
Field Test of TeacherReported Ratings of SocialEmotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher 180 8 \1/4\ 360 Reported Ratings..............................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel 180 8 \1/4\ 360 TeacherReported Ratings......................
Head Start Children: Participate in Social 270 1 \1/4\ 67.5 Emotional Skills Direct Assessment............
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360 Measures......................................
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health 30 48 \1/12\ 120 Info..........................................
Head Start Staff: Demonstrate Procedures for 30 3 \1/12\ 7.5 Collecting Height and Weight Information......
Head Start Children: Participate in 30 3 \1/12\ 7.5 Demonstration of Procedures for Collecting
Height and Weight Information.................
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Head Start Staff: Complete Feedback Survey on 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5 Child Health Data collection Procedures.......
Fall 2005 Totals........................... 2,970 .............. .............. 1,917.5
Spring 2006
Number of Average burden
Instruments Number of responses per hours per Total burden
respondents respondent response hours
Training on Field Test Measures
Head Start Staff: Participate in Trainingthe 30 1 8 240 Trainers Training.............................
Head Start Staff: Review SelfStudy Materials 360 1 1 360 on TeacherReported Ratings of Social
Emotional Development.........................
Head Start Trainers: Complete Feedback Survey 30 1 \1/12\ 2.5 on Training Procedures........................
Field Test of TeacherReported Ratings of SocialEmotional Development
Head Start Lead Teacher: Complete Teacher 180 8 \1/4\ 360 Reported Ratings..............................
Head Start Classroom Staff: Complete Parallel 180 8 \1/4\ 360 TeacherReported Ratings......................
Head Start Children: Participate in Social 270 1 \1/4\ 67.5 Emotional Skills Direct Assessment............
Field Test of Modifications to Current HSNRS Direct Child Assessment Battery
Head Start Children: Participate in Modified 1,440 1 \1/4\ 360 Measures......................................
Field Test of Collection of Child Health Information
Head Start Staff: Collect & Submit Child Health 30 48 \1/12\ 120 Info..........................................
Spring 2006 Totals......................... 2,520 .............. .............. 1,870
Grand Totals for Fall 2005 & Spring 5,490 .............. .............. 3,787.5 2006..................................
Additional Information: Copies of the proposed collection may be obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Administration, Office of Information Services, 370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. Email address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov.
OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent directly to following: Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Attn: Desk Officer for ACF, Email address: Katherine_T._Astrich@omb.eop.gov.
Dated: November 30, 2005.
Robert Sargis,
Reports Clearance Officer.
[FR Doc. 0523644 Filed 12505; 8:45 am]
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